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Orthodontic practices near High Cross Bank

On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of High Cross Bank, 16 practices within 10 and 111 practices within 20. The closest is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, 1.7 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Alexandra Dental CareSwadlincote1.7 miles north-east✓–✓4.9 (422 reviews)
Harmandeep SangheraSwadlincote1.9 miles north-east––––
Hughes and Owen Dental CareSwadlincote2.0 miles north-east✓–✓4.8 (103 reviews)
Beaufort Dental Health CentreSwadlincote3.2 miles north-west✓––4.9 (352 reviews)
Stapenhill Dental CareBurton upon Trent3.6 miles north-west✓––3.9 (19 reviews)
Dental Perfection - BurtonBurton upon Trent4.0 miles north-west✓✓✓4.8 (666 reviews)
Modwena OrthodonticsBurton upon Trent4.1 miles north-west✓✓✓4.5 (91 reviews)
Burton Smiles Dental ClinicBurton upon Trent4.2 miles north-west✓–✓4.9 (246 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to High Cross Bank with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Swadlincote, 1.7 miles north-east; the next are Burton upon Trent (3.6 miles north-west) and Repton (7.0 miles north).

PlacePracticesNearest
Swadlincote41.7 miles north-east
Burton upon Trent53.6 miles north-west
Repton17.0 miles north
Tamworth49.1 miles south-west
Coalville29.3 miles east
Smethwick19.4 miles south-west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of High Cross Bank

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Spires Dental Clinic in Lichfield (5.0 from 324 reviews), 11.6 miles south-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Spires Dental ClinicLichfield5.0 (324 reviews)11.6 miles south-west
London Road Dental Practice & Dental Implant CentreCoalville5.0 (122 reviews)9.3 miles east
Ascent Dental Care TamworthTamworth4.9 (537 reviews)9.2 miles south-west
Alexandra Dental CareSwadlincote4.9 (422 reviews)1.7 miles north-east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

High Cross Bank at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaSouth Derbyshire
NHS dental servicesNHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1620.2% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,056 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8% aged 16 to 24 and 32.5% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car9.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre544 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health18.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England
Access within Derbyshire96th closest to an orthodontic practice of 609 places in the county (the county median is 3.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared1.7 miles away, closer than 72% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7.5% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Derbyshire
Nearest university dental hospitalBirmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 23 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsThe Pingle Academy — 2.0 miles
Granville Academy — 2.5 miles
Mercia Academy — 2.5 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles4 schools, about 3,501 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay18.8% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesAlexandra Dental Care, Swadlincote — 2 miles
Stapenhill Dental Care, Burton upon Trent — 4 miles
The Practice @ Willington, Repton — 7 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles16 within 10 miles, 111 within 20 miles

Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.

Getting orthodontic treatment from High Cross Bank

High Cross Bank is 1.7 miles from Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 111.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dental Perfection - Burton (4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 17 of the practices around High Cross Bank list clear aligners, the nearest 1.7 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around High Cross Bank are commissioned by NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, 1.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 23 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In High Cross Bank

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Local treatment availability around High Cross Bank

No orthodontic practice is recorded in High Cross Bank. The closest on record are Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, about 2 miles away; Stapenhill Dental Care in Burton upon Trent, about 4 miles away; and The Practice @ Willington in Repton, about 7 miles away.

What official data says about High Cross Bank

Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, High Cross Bank sits within NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 20.2% of High Cross Bank's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.5% of the 2,056 residents in High Cross Bank's census neighbourhood, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. High Cross Bank has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. 18.8% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to High Cross Bank are The Pingle Academy (2.0 miles) and Granville Academy (2.5 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts High Cross Bank close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, High Cross Bank is about 23 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.

A quick look at High Cross Bank

Just around 1 km north-east, Church Gresley is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Explore more local orthodontic pages

For a broader view, related location pages cover Church Gresley, Castle Gresley, Gorsey Leys, Newhall, Overseal, and Swadlincote as well as this one.

All Orthodontic Options in High Cross Bank Explained

Patients in High Cross Bank have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.

Treatment Options in High Cross Bank — Local Context

Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering High Cross Bank — comparing a couple is worthwhile. ONS classifies High Cross Bank as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in High Cross Bank falls under NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board. 20.2% of High Cross Bank's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,056 residents in the neighbourhood around High Cross Bank, 7.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Derbyshire. High Cross Bank has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 18.8% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near High Cross Bank attend schools such as The Pingle Academy (2.0 miles) and Granville Academy (2.5 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, High Cross Bank is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, High Cross Bank is about 23 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. We hold no orthodontic practice records in High Cross Bank itself. The nearest we do hold are Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, about 2 miles away; Stapenhill Dental Care in Burton upon Trent, about 4 miles away; and The Practice @ Willington in Repton, about 7 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.

How Orthodontic Treatment Works in High Cross Bank

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in High Cross Bank helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.

Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in High Cross Bank

  • What treatment do you recommend and why?
  • How long will treatment take for my specific case?
  • What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
  • What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
  • What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
  • Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?

The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage

Treatment in High Cross Bank runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around High Cross Bank. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in High Cross Bank

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in High Cross Bank often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to High Cross Bank?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to High Cross Bank is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, about 1.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Harmandeep Sanghera (1.9 miles) and Hughes and Owen Dental Care (2.0 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near High Cross Bank?

Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of High Cross Bank, 16 practices within 10 miles and 111 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near High Cross Bank?

The nearest practice to High Cross Bank that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Alexandra Dental Care in Swadlincote, about 1.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Hughes and Owen Dental Care (2.0 miles) and Beaufort Dental Health Centre (3.2 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in High Cross Bank, Derbyshire?

Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in High Cross Bank, Derbyshire?

Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.

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Published1 June 2022
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